From VDGIF Files David Merritt operates Spring Lake Archery Park, as well as a pro shop (Spring Lake Archery Supply) in Moneta, Virginia. David is also a most knowledgeable bowhunter. Here, he weighs in on late season strategies. “Whether someone is looking for a buck or a doe, deer movement revolves around food,” he says, “I think there are four major food sources a bowhunter, or … [Read more...]
A Floppy Flop Shot
On occasion I’ll hit a decent drive on a short par 4, followed by an iron that is just right in distance, but a little left of the green. Like many average golfers, I tend to pull short irons. The problem I now find myself in is being within sniffing distance of the pin but looking into the bowels of the nastiest sand trap this side of the Sahara. Even worse, the green is sloping away, and I only … [Read more...]
The Ivy Inn
Charlottesville, Virginia, home of CvilleBuzz, had around 225 restaurants at last count. That’s a lot of choices, but if I had special guests coming to town, price was no object and I wanted to make sure they dined at one of Charlottesville’s very finest restaurants, I would take them to the Ivy Inn. Over the years, my wife Nancy and I have had many enjoyable meals at The Inn (mostly … [Read more...]
It’s All About Stripers
Fresh water, saltwater, ocean and sounds, if it weren’t for striped bass, there wouldn’t be much in the way of a fishing report. In Virginia waters, Chris Bait and Tackle on the Eastern Shore says that fishing has picked up quite of bit. School sized stripers in the 16- to 30-inch size have been caught by anglers fishing between Bouys 38a and 40. Bucktails, metal jigs and casting lures have … [Read more...]
Christmas Holiday Memories
Coach Ryder had scheduled junior high basketball practice over the Christmas Holidays. Those who wished not to be perpetual bench warmers would be wise to attend. Thus, I begged my parents to let me stay in Lewisburg rather than attend a funeral and then an extended stay in North Carolina. I asked my close buddy and fellow basketball teammate, Dave Gladwell, if his family could put me up for a few … [Read more...]
Salvation Army
When you give a few bucks to one of those fellows standing on the corner with a cardboard sign, you never really know whether you’ve helped in some small way or just enabled an addict. But when you put money in one of those Red Kettles of the Salvation Army, you can be assured your contributions are productive. The Salvation Army was established in 1865 by William and Catherine Booth in London, … [Read more...]
Rich Creek: A Speed Trap
It’s been years since I’ve had a speeding ticket. In fact, I usually don’t speed. My wife Nancy says I drive like a cautious snail, but they nailed this snail last week. I was on Rt. 460 heading for Princeton, WV and passed through a little town along the New River called Rich Creek. Remember that name, Rich Creek, one of the world’s great speed traps. Rt. 460 is a nice four-lane … [Read more...]
Praline Grahams
What do you give the neighbors for Christmas this year? If you are like us, we give and receive gifts from all our close neighbors. Usually it’s homemade baked goods. Here’s my suggestion for a great food gift, Praline Graham Crackers. A couple years back, Nancy made a batch using saltines instead of graham crackers and our neighbors raved about them. I have since been making this dish, but I … [Read more...]
Return of the Snowbirds
They showed up a couple weeks ago. Four little snowbirds. I had not seen them since last March, but they finally came home where they belong. Snowbirds, really Dark-eyed Juncos, spend their summers in forests as far up as Canada and across the Appalachians, but in winter, they like to be closer to civilization and take up residence in fields and parks and especially backyards with feeders. They … [Read more...]
Cucci’s Pizzeria
Great Italian food in Covington? Absolutely. Coming into town on East Madison Street is a restaurant with a large parking lot called Cucci’s Pizzeria. The place serves generous portions of authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. It’s a top-notch place to stop for a bite, whether for lunch or dinner. Nancy and I found ourselves heading home from a stay at Cliff View Inn one evening and … [Read more...]
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